2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ducato | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 132 L |
